University College, London

This was the first study in humans to test the safety of TIPS microspheres, tiny absorbable beads, for treating perianal fistulas. Thirteen adult patients with simple fistulas had the microspheres placed into their fistula tract during a standard surgical procedure. Researchers m…

This trial tested two different drug combinations for treating an aggressive type of blood cancer called DLBCL. It focused on older adults or those with heart problems who cannot safely receive the standard chemotherapy. The goal was to find a safer and effective treatment option…

This study tested a simple scoring system called Appendistat (APS) to see if it could identify which patients with suspected appendicitis were most likely to develop a dangerous, ruptured infection. Researchers looked back at the medical records of 592 patients who had their appe…

This study tested whether two different intensive arm rehabilitation programs could help people with long-term stroke effects improve arm movement and function. 105 stroke survivors who had their stroke at least 6 months earlier were randomly assigned to either a 90-hour physical…

This small study tested a tablet app called 'Gotcha!' designed to help people with mild to moderate dementia who struggle to remember names. Participants used the app at home for daily practice over six weeks, trying to relearn the names of 6-10 important people in their lives. R…

This study tested whether a new thinking-skills program could help people manage the memory and concentration problems often called 'brain fog' during menopause. Researchers worked with 33 participants to see if the program was practical, acceptable, and showed early signs of hel…

This study tested a phone app designed to help people who have word-finding difficulties after a stroke. The app lets users practice naming pictures on their own time, providing speech therapy exercises to improve communication. Researchers wanted to see if using the app regularl…

This study tested if adding two drugs, pentoxifylline and vitamin E, to standard physical exercises could help people who have long-term jaw stiffness or trouble swallowing after radiotherapy for head and neck cancer. It was a small, early-stage study with 50 participants to see …